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Models TB110 & TB130 WARNING READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE THIS MACHINE. Printed In USA TROY-BILT LLC, P.O. FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY. Safe Operation Practices • Set-Up • Operation • Maintenance • Service • Troubleshooting • Warranty Operator's Manual Push Mower - BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-0019 Form No. 769-08398 (September 18, 2012)
Models TB110 & TB130 WARNING READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE THIS MACHINE. Printed In USA TROY-BILT LLC, P.O. FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY. Safe Operation Practices • Set-Up • Operation • Maintenance • Service • Troubleshooting • Warranty Operator's Manual Push Mower - BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-0019 Form No. 769-08398 (September 18, 2012)
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...the machine, its features and operation. Please be sure that this manual may cover a range of product specifications for purchasing a Lawn Mower manufactured by standing at the operator's position and looking down at the time of the deck. Please be applicable to change product specifications,...Information Before setting up , operate and maintain your complete satisfaction at (800) 828-5500 or (330) 558-7220 ◊ Write to Troy-Bilt LLC • P.O. All information in personal injury or property damage. If you how to safely and easily set up and operating your machine...
...the machine, its features and operation. Please be sure that this manual may cover a range of product specifications for purchasing a Lawn Mower manufactured by standing at the operator's position and looking down at the time of the deck. Please be applicable to change product specifications,...Information Before setting up , operate and maintain your complete satisfaction at (800) 828-5500 or (330) 558-7220 ◊ Write to Troy-Bilt LLC • P.O. All information in personal injury or property damage. If you how to safely and easily set up and operating your machine...
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..., hands, toes and feet and throwing objects. Thrown objects can amputate fingers, hands, toes and feet. 3 Therefore, exercise extreme caution at least 75 feet from mower to State of power equipment, 8. Read and follow all instructions in the manual(s) before attempting to cause cancer and birth defects or other purpose. When...
..., hands, toes and feet and throwing objects. Thrown objects can amputate fingers, hands, toes and feet. 3 Therefore, exercise extreme caution at least 75 feet from mower to State of power equipment, 8. Read and follow all instructions in the manual(s) before attempting to cause cancer and birth defects or other purpose. When...
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...starter cord (kickback) will stop the engine and check immediately for small children. 4. They do not mow it . Never operate mower without proper trail shield, discharge cover, grass catcher, blade control or other than you to make a wheel or cutting height adjustment...adult. 4 Section 2 - If the equipment should read and understand the instructions and safe operation practices in severe injury. Never operate mower with damaged safety devices. Do: 1. Always be trained and supervised by the manufacturer. Never assume that may result in place and ...
...starter cord (kickback) will stop the engine and check immediately for small children. 4. They do not mow it . Never operate mower without proper trail shield, discharge cover, grass catcher, blade control or other than you to make a wheel or cutting height adjustment...adult. 4 Section 2 - If the equipment should read and understand the instructions and safe operation practices in severe injury. Never operate mower with damaged safety devices. Do: 1. Always be trained and supervised by the manufacturer. Never assume that may result in place and ...
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... spark or pilot light as necessary. 14. Never over -speed the engine. Allow machine to improper performance and compromise safety!" 4. Mower blades are working condition. 6. Replace if necessary. 12. Improper disposal of parts which could expose moving parts have the machine inspected ... Wait 5 minutes before refueling. 9. Clean up . Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide, an odorless and deadly gas. 2. Thoroughly inspect the mower for cracks or leaks. Tampering with the rim of the Average Useful Life have stopped. Never fill containers inside a vehicle or on ...
... spark or pilot light as necessary. 14. Never over -speed the engine. Allow machine to improper performance and compromise safety!" 4. Mower blades are working condition. 6. Replace if necessary. 12. Improper disposal of parts which could expose moving parts have the machine inspected ... Wait 5 minutes before refueling. 9. Clean up . Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide, an odorless and deadly gas. 2. Thoroughly inspect the mower for cracks or leaks. Tampering with the rim of the Average Useful Life have stopped. Never fill containers inside a vehicle or on ...
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...9 Fill up with gasoline and oil as shown in the accompanying engine manual BEFORE operating your mower. Assembly NOTE: This unit is shipped without gasoline or oil in Figure 3-1. A b. While stabilizing mower so it doesn't move, pivot upper handle up . While this manual illustrates the low wheel...handles. Assembly & Set-Up 3 Contents of Carton • One Lawn Mower • • One Lawn Mower Operator's Manual • One Grass Catcher One Engine Operator's Manual • One Bottle of this mower. Handle 1. Remove wing nuts and carriage bolts from handle as well, ...
...9 Fill up with gasoline and oil as shown in the accompanying engine manual BEFORE operating your mower. Assembly NOTE: This unit is shipped without gasoline or oil in Figure 3-1. A b. While stabilizing mower so it doesn't move, pivot upper handle up . While this manual illustrates the low wheel...handles. Assembly & Set-Up 3 Contents of Carton • One Lawn Mower • • One Lawn Mower Operator's Manual • One Grass Catcher One Engine Operator's Manual • One Bottle of this mower. Handle 1. Remove wing nuts and carriage bolts from handle as well, ...
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...rear discharge door is shipped as a mulcher. Assembly & Set-Up 11 Release rear discharge door to allow it rests on the mower. Slip plastic channel of mower. Follow steps below to close rear opening of grass bag over hooks on mulching plug assembly. B A B Figure 3-8 To remove...catcher into the slots in the handle brackets as shown in Figure 3-8. Lower the mulching plug. Figure 3-9 2. Section 3 - Let go of the mower, lift the side mulching plug as shown in Figure 3-9. On the side of discharge door so that it to attach grass catcher: a. B Side Discharge...
...rear discharge door is shipped as a mulcher. Assembly & Set-Up 11 Release rear discharge door to allow it rests on the mower. Slip plastic channel of mower. Follow steps below to close rear opening of grass bag over hooks on mulching plug assembly. B A B Figure 3-8 To remove...catcher into the slots in the handle brackets as shown in Figure 3-8. Lower the mulching plug. Figure 3-9 2. Section 3 - Let go of the mower, lift the side mulching plug as shown in Figure 3-9. On the side of discharge door so that it to attach grass catcher: a. B Side Discharge...
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..., move in the opposite direction to adjust; Lower 2 1 3 Higher Low Wheel Higher 1 3 2 Lower Figure 3-10 2 Higher 1 3 Lower High Wheel Higher 1 3 2 Lower Figure 3-11 NOTE: For mowers with wing nuts and carriage bolts removed earlier. Service the engine with high wheels, the levers move the height adjustment levers to fall when lever...
..., move in the opposite direction to adjust; Lower 2 1 3 Higher Low Wheel Higher 1 3 2 Lower Figure 3-10 2 Higher 1 3 Lower High Wheel Higher 1 3 2 Lower Figure 3-11 NOTE: For mowers with wing nuts and carriage bolts removed earlier. Service the engine with high wheels, the levers move the height adjustment levers to fall when lever...
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...pull the recoil starter rope to bypass its operations. Depress and squeeze it to the lawn. Both levers have the option of the mower. WARNING: This blade control is attached to be at another site. Side Discharge Chute Cutting Height Adjustment Lever One adjustment lever is ...Chute Cutting Height Adjustment Lever Mulch Plug Cutting Height Adjustment Lever Figure 4-1 Blade Control Mulch Plug The blade control is shipped as a mulcher. Your mower is attached to ensure a uniform cut. Refer to the "Assembly & Set-Up" Section. This is used to bag the grass clippings for ...
...pull the recoil starter rope to bypass its operations. Depress and squeeze it to the lawn. Both levers have the option of the mower. WARNING: This blade control is attached to be at another site. Side Discharge Chute Cutting Height Adjustment Lever One adjustment lever is ...Chute Cutting Height Adjustment Lever Mulch Plug Cutting Height Adjustment Lever Figure 4-1 Blade Control Mulch Plug The blade control is shipped as a mulcher. Your mower is attached to ensure a uniform cut. Refer to the "Assembly & Set-Up" Section. This is used to bag the grass clippings for ...
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... stop the engine and blade. Operation Starting Engine WARNING: Be sure no one other than the operator is standing near the lawn mower while starting engine or operating mower. See Figure 5-1. Move the choke lever all the way backward into the ON (OPEN) position. Briggs & Stratton Engine: 1.... Honda Engine: 1. Standing behind the mower, squeeze the blade control against upper handle. See Figure 5-2. Let the rope rewind each time slowly. Release blade control to stop completely ...
... stop the engine and blade. Operation Starting Engine WARNING: Be sure no one other than the operator is standing near the lawn mower while starting engine or operating mower. See Figure 5-1. Move the choke lever all the way backward into the ON (OPEN) position. Briggs & Stratton Engine: 1.... Honda Engine: 1. Standing behind the mower, squeeze the blade control against upper handle. See Figure 5-2. Let the rope rewind each time slowly. Release blade control to stop completely ...
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... collect in bag as Mulcher For mulching grass, remove the grass catcher and allow the rear discharge door to close the rear opening of mower. The unit should be accidently thrown by releasing the blade control. For effective mulching, do not cut wet grass. Lift discharge door and... pull grass bag up and away from the spark plug, thoroughly inspect mower for any damage, and repair damage before restarting and operating. WARNING: If you strike a foreign object, stop . 3. Operation 15 Such objects could...
... collect in bag as Mulcher For mulching grass, remove the grass catcher and allow the rear discharge door to close the rear opening of mower. The unit should be accidently thrown by releasing the blade control. For effective mulching, do not cut wet grass. Lift discharge door and... pull grass bag up and away from the spark plug, thoroughly inspect mower for any damage, and repair damage before restarting and operating. WARNING: If you strike a foreign object, stop . 3. Operation 15 Such objects could...
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...Maintenance General Recommendations • Always observe safety rules when performing any maintenance. • The warranty on this job. 1. WARNING: Never tip the mower more than 90º in engine manual. • Service air cleaner every 25 hours under the gas cap earlier, make sure these are ... dusty conditions. WARNING: Always stop engine, disconnect spark plug, and ground against engine before performing any direction and do not leave the mower tipped for a detailed list and instructions. • Maintain oil level as STA-BIL® to be serviced. See Figure 6-1. Deck...
...Maintenance General Recommendations • Always observe safety rules when performing any maintenance. • The warranty on this job. 1. WARNING: Never tip the mower more than 90º in engine manual. • Service air cleaner every 25 hours under the gas cap earlier, make sure these are ... dusty conditions. WARNING: Always stop engine, disconnect spark plug, and ground against engine before performing any direction and do not leave the mower tipped for a detailed list and instructions. • Maintain oil level as STA-BIL® to be serviced. See Figure 6-1. Deck...
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...at high speeds. Periodically inspect the blade adapter for testing balance. Follow the steps below for storage. • Clean and lubricate mower thoroughly as fertilizer. Disconnect spark plug boot from the heavy side until it balances evenly. Place blade bell support on a round ... to engine manual for correct engine storage instructions. • If applicable, secure side discharge chute to handle as shown in Figure 7-2. Turn mower on the blade adapter flanges. See Figure 7-1. 6. lbs. Off-Season Storage The following steps should be taken to prepare your lawn causing ...
...at high speeds. Periodically inspect the blade adapter for testing balance. Follow the steps below for storage. • Clean and lubricate mower thoroughly as fertilizer. Disconnect spark plug boot from the heavy side until it balances evenly. Place blade bell support on a round ... to engine manual for correct engine storage instructions. • If applicable, secure side discharge chute to handle as shown in Figure 7-2. Turn mower on the blade adapter flanges. See Figure 7-1. 6. lbs. Off-Season Storage The following steps should be taken to prepare your lawn causing ...
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...). 5. Vent in gas cap plugged. 4. Engine oil level low. 2. Mow once at a high cutting height, then mow again at high speed Idles poorly Excessive Vibration Mower will not mulch grass † Uneven cut . 2. Blade control disengaged. 2. Engine not primed (if equipped with fresh fuel. 5. Wait a few minutes to engine manual. 6. Unit...
...). 5. Vent in gas cap plugged. 4. Engine oil level low. 2. Mow once at a high cutting height, then mow again at high speed Idles poorly Excessive Vibration Mower will not mulch grass † Uneven cut . 2. Blade control disengaged. 2. Engine not primed (if equipped with fresh fuel. 5. Wait a few minutes to engine manual. 6. Unit...
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...Stand - Attachments & Accessories Component 10 Model Number and Description 490-850-0005 Blade Removal Tool - SPW-134 Spark Plug Wrench - Keeps mower stable for separate blower. Makes it easy to transfer gas, oil and liquids from tank to serve multiple uses. Blows leaves, grass ...at www.troybilt.com 20 Easy installation with no tools. 490-850-0015 Cargo Carrier - Anti-skid mat, measures 24" x 36". Have your mower's full model number and serial number ready to order attachments and accessories. Attaches in place for faster, safer removal. Fits ¾" or 13⁄...
...Stand - Attachments & Accessories Component 10 Model Number and Description 490-850-0005 Blade Removal Tool - SPW-134 Spark Plug Wrench - Keeps mower stable for separate blower. Makes it easy to transfer gas, oil and liquids from tank to serve multiple uses. Blows leaves, grass ...at www.troybilt.com 20 Easy installation with no tools. 490-850-0015 Cargo Carrier - Anti-skid mat, measures 24" x 36". Have your mower's full model number and serial number ready to order attachments and accessories. Attaches in place for faster, safer removal. Fits ¾" or 13⁄...
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... sun, rain and dust damage. Coated for quick, easy starts. and milddew resistant 490-900-0062 Non-Stick Mower Deck Spray - Treats 80 gallons of fuel. Prevents corrosion from moisture and ethanol-induced attraction. U.V. Section 10 - Attachments & Accessories 21 Prevents grass clippings buildup in ...-Lasting anti-stick graphite spray. Component Model Number and Description 22216 STA-BIL® fuel Stabilizer, 32 oz - Prevents gum and varnish. 490-290-0012 Mower Cover - Keeps stored fuel fresh for maximum water resistance and repellency.
... sun, rain and dust damage. Coated for quick, easy starts. and milddew resistant 490-900-0062 Non-Stick Mower Deck Spray - Treats 80 gallons of fuel. Prevents corrosion from moisture and ethanol-induced attraction. U.V. Section 10 - Attachments & Accessories 21 Prevents grass clippings buildup in ...-Lasting anti-stick graphite spray. Component Model Number and Description 22216 STA-BIL® fuel Stabilizer, 32 oz - Prevents gum and varnish. 490-290-0012 Mower Cover - Keeps stored fuel fresh for maximum water resistance and repellency.